Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

GIRARD - Anthony C. "Tony" Cario, 57, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024, at University Hospital Cleveland, surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony was born November 7, 1966, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ferdinando "Fred" and Romelia Perfette Cario, and was a lifelong area resident.

Tony graduated from Girard High School in...

Apr 5, 2024

NILES - Dorothy J. DiPiero, 86, passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born January 26, 1938, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late George and Catherine Soho Hrenko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate...

Apr 4, 2024

MCDONALD - Donna J. Streb, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

Donna was born October 26, 1935, in Mecca, Ohio a daughter of the late Bessie Ainsworth Givens and was a lifelong Trumbull County resident.

She was a graduate of...

Mar 29, 2024

BOARDMAN - Wilma Kieffer, 92, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, March 29, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Poland with her family by her side.

Wilma was born August 10, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Catherine Creighton Stricklin and was a lifelong area resident.

A graduate...

Mar 28, 2024

TAMPA, FLORIDA - Charles W. Lautner II, 62, passed away Thursday evening, March 28, 2024, at his home due to natural causes.

Charles, who was affectionately known as Chuck or Chuckie, was born October 7, 1961, a son of Charles W. Lautner Sr., and Audrey Boles Lautner and was born and raised on Youngstown's west side.

Mar 26, 2024

SOUTHINGTON - Baron H. Vance, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Baron was born April 25, 1944, in Shinnston, West Virginia, a son of the late Homer and Beryl Miller Vance and moved to Ohio with his family in the early 1950s and settled in Trumbull County.

Baron dedicated...

Mar 23, 2024

NORTH LIMA - Carol Brightwell, 76, formerly of Warren,  passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Willow Woods in North Lima.

Carol was born December 10, 1947, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late James and Ida Lacy Ivy. Carol moved to Ohio in the early 1960's, settling in Trumbull County and was a graduate of...

Mar 22, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Louise Sheridan, 83, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away early Friday morning, March 22, 2024, peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home.

Helen was born November 11, 1940, in Alexandria, Virginia a daughter of the late Norman and Edna Cunningham Emigh and lived in the Youngstown area since 1960.

Mar 20, 2024

BOARDMAN - Kristen Sheets, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home due to natural causes.

Kristen was born February 16, 1969 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert C. Sheets and Anna Budway Sheets and was a lifelong area resident.

Kristen graduated from Chaney High School in 1987 before pursuing higher education at...

Mar 20, 2024

GIRARD - Timothy Morgan, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren with his family by his side.

Timothy was born September 12, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Whit and Ethel M. Bryant Morgan and was a lifelong area resident.

Mar 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Belasco, 73, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024, with her family by her side after a courageous struggle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born March 20, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Josef and Rose Korol Perehinez, and was a lifelong area resident. She was...

Mar 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - John Poponyak, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024, at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

John was born September 26, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Anna Groski Poponyak and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1945 graduate of Chaney High School, and went to work...

Mar 17, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Catherine D. Rosser, 93, formerly of Winchester Avenue, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.

Catherine was born July 19, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Grummel Vickers. Raised on the East Side of Youngstown, Catherine later moved to the West Side and was a...

Mar 14, 2024

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - William R. Scott, 74, died  Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at his brother's home in Youngstown

William, who was affectionately known as Billy, was born July 20, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Walter and Gladys "Tina" Scott.

He was a 1967 graduate of Youngstown East High School and...

Mar 14, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Martin R. Berendt, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at Hospice House with his family by his side.

Martin, who was known to all as Marty, was born December 20, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Martin R. Berendt, Sr., and Emily Berendt and was raised in Struthers and...

Mar 14, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Orvis Keslar, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at Austinwoods after a long and fulfilling life.

Paul was born April 14, 1929, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Earl and Dorothy Shankosky Keslar and relocated to the Youngstown area in the 1950's.

A proud veteran, Paul served...

Mar 13, 2024

GIRARD - Laura L. Schimpf, 40, departed this life, unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024, at her home due to natural causes.

Laura was born August 27, 1983, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gary and Bridget Netzel Schimpf and was a lifelong area resident.

Laura was a woman of many passions and interests. She was...

Mar 3, 2024

GIRARD - John A. Ruggiero, 90, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home.

John was born May 22, 1933, in Girard, a son of the late Dominic Ruggiero and Laura Giammarco Ruggiero. He was a lifelong area resident and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Mar 2, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Doris LaVerne VandenBosch, 93, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle after a long and fulfilling life.

Doris was born August 21, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Mildred Cover Beck and was a lifelong area resident.

Doris graduated from Boardman High School in 1948...

Mar 2, 2024

POLAND - Steven P. Mazejko, 65, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

Steven was born January 25, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Kathryn Danylchak Mazejko and was raised in Struthers before moving to Poland in 1989.

Steven was a graduate of...